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“The last 20 or so blog posts”
Waianapanapa Fresh Water Caves.
There is a short looped trail down to the caves from the State Park parking lot . The caves are actually a collapsed lava tube and are very damp, mossy and extremely lush. They contain two pools both of which are red in color, due to the numerous shrimp that frequent...
Weather Update for Tuesday December 25th
Today...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. Highs around 76 at The shore to around 66 at 5000 feet. East winds 10 to 15 mph with higher gusts. Chance of rain 70 percent. Tonight...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. Lows around 68 at The shore to around 52 at 5000 feet....
Waianapanapa Coast.
A labyrinth of eroded lava tubes, natural arches and irregular islets lie along this coast. The strong waves constantly crashing against the jagged coastline furthers the process of erosion and provides a type of elemental music which is particularly awe inspiring...
Weather Forecast for Sunday December 23rd
Rest Of Today...Partly sunny. Scattered showers until mid morning...Then isolated showers in the afternoon. Highs around 78 at The shore to around 64 at 5000 feet. East winds 10 to 15 mph with higher gusts. Chance of rain 50 percent. Tonight...Mostly cloudy with...
Waianapanapa State Park.
120 acres preserved by the state of Hawaii for its natural beauty and numerous historical sites. These include walls, house foundations, temples and grave sites. You will see raised platforms topped with smooth boulders, these are where human bones lie and are still...
Weather Outlook for Friday December 21st.
Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 64 to 69 at The shore to around 50 at 5000 feet. East winds 10 to 15 mph and gusty. Chance of rain 50 percent. Be sure to check for weather and road conditions updates before you set off on your Road to Hana journey. Hana...
Pua’a Ka’a State Park.
This is a lush garden style park with numerous native and other species of vegetation jostling for space. A stream meanders through its lawns,pools and waterfalls on two levels. This is a very different picnic spot with tables on both levels. There are numerous...
Weather Forecast for Wednesday December 19th
Today...Frequent showers. Breezy. Highs around 77 at The shore to around 63 at 5000 feet. East winds 10 to 25 mph with higher gusts. Chance of rain near 100 percent. Tonight...Frequent showers. Lows 65 to 70 at The shore to around 51 at 5000 feet. East winds 15 to 20...
Ho’okipa Beach Park.
A favorite with surfers and windsurfers, this is a family friendly beach. An inner sandstone ledge breaks the intensity of the waves and allows toddlers to play safely in shallow pools. There is also a circular pool gouged out of the ledge and a swimming area at the...
Weather Forecast for Monday December 17th
Rest Of Today...Occasional showers. Breezy. Highs around 76 at The shore to around 62 at 5000 feet. East winds 10 to 25 mph. Gusts up to 40 mph increasing to 50 mph in the late morning and afternoon. Chance of rain near 100 percent. Tonight...Mostly cloudy with...
Weather Report for Sunday December 16th.
Today...Partly sunny. Showers likely in the morning...Then scattered showers in the afternoon. Breezy. Highs around 77 at The shore to around 63 at 5000 feet. East winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. Tonight...Mostly cloudy. Showers...
Wailua.
Wailua is a charming little village with immaculately tended gardens. The community primarily raises taro, a large, leafy plant used to make poi. Poi is a staple of many traditional Hawaiian dishes. Here you can also visit the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima dating back...
Ke’anae Peninsula.
This peninsula was formed from lava spewing out of Haleakala and pouring down into the ocean. If you stop at the Wailua Wayside Overlook, you will be able to see the ancient, cliff flanked, lava pathway, Ko'olau Gap, which is nowadays almost completely covered by...
Weather Report for Thursday December 13th.
Today...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers in the morning...Then scattered showers in the afternoon. Breezy. Highs around 75 at The shore to around 61 at 5000 feet. East winds 15 to 25 mph. Gusts up to 55 mph Decreasing to 40 mph in the late morning and afternoon. Chance...
The Legend of Ke’anae Peninsula.
Hawaiian legend claims that this was the first place on Maui to to be blessed with water. When the Gods of Creation, Kane and Kanaloa, inhabited the island, it was completely dry. However legend has it that on a visit to Ke'anae Kane thrust his wooden staff into the...
Weather forecast for Tuesday December 11th.
Today...Partly sunny with scattered showers. Breezy. Highs around 75 at The shore to around 61 at 5000 feet. East winds 10 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Tonight...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. Lows around 68 at The shore to around 51 at 5000 feet. East...
Ke’anae Arboretum.
Here in this lush,botanical garden you will find dozens of labeled trees and plants , including a whole section on Polynesian-introduced plants such as taro, breadfruit,bananas and sugar-cane. This is well worth a visit, it is not only very beautiful and educational,...
Weather Update for Sunday December 9th
Tonight...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. Lows around 70 at The shore to around 60 at 5000 feet. Southeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 40 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. Be sure to stop by Hana Picnic Co for your weather and road condition updates for your...
Honomanu Bay.(“Shark Bay”)
This is one of the most scenic spots on the Road to Hana Highway and also one of the highest. The sea cliffs rise to 300ft and the road winds along them. The best lookout points are on the Hana side of the Bay and you can also find a natural children's paddling pool...
Weather Report for Friday December7th.
Rest Of Today...Partly sunny, isolated showers in the afternoon. Highs around 76 at The shore to around 63 at 5000 feet. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent. Tonight...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows around 63 at The shore to around 47 at...
Kaumahina.(“Moonrise”)
Stop here for a dramatic coastal view and your first glimpse of Honomanu Bay. Just beyond here are restrooms, garbage disposal and a spacious picnic area. There is also a Nature Trail, giving you an opportunity to stretch your legs. You are now about half way to Hana....
Weather Outlook for Wednesday December 5th
Today...Cloudy. Haze through the day. Scattered showers in the afternoon. Highs around 77 at The shore to around 64 at 5000 feet. Southeast winds up to 10 mph in the late morning and afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent. Tonight...Cloudy with scattered showers. Haze....
